I had a chance to stop by the new Air India Maharaja Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) during a recent layover and enjoyed a nice Indian dinner in this small but impressive lounge. Air India Maharaja Lounge San Francisco...
Review: American Airlines A321XLR Business Class
I flew a brand new American Airlines A321XLR from Los Angeles to New York in Flagship Business Class and enjoyed the sleek new cabin and individual seat. It’s not a perfect business class seat, but it is a big...
Review: SWISS A330-300 Economy Class Zurich To Chicago
SWISS offers a solid economy class product on its A330-300 with excellent onboard dining and a comfortable seat, though there are some drawbacks as well. SWISS A330-300 Economy Class (ZRH-ORD) My children and I flew from Zurich to Chicago...
Review: Aspire Lounge San Diego (SAN)…Stay Away
I’m going to make this very easy for you: San Diego International Airport is a hot mess right now and the Aspire Lounge is a perfect example: packed to the gills with vultures hovering over the buffet with food...
Review: Frutt Mountain Resort Review (Kempinski Ski Lodge In Switzerland)
My 9-year-old son Augustine offers his review of the Frutt Mountain Resort, a Kempinksi property in Kerns, Switzerland, where he spent four days skiing earlier this spring. Frutt Mountain Resort Review (A Kempinski Property In Switzerland) The Frutt Resort,...
Review: SWISS Senator Lounge Zurich (ZRH)
The SWISS Senator Lounge in the E Gates of Zurich Airport (ZRH) is a fantastic Star Gold lounge with delicious food and a lovely terrace. SWISS Senator Lounge Zurich Review (ZRH – E Gates) We hit roadwork on A1...
Review: Lufthansa Lounge London Heathrow (LHR)
The Lufthansa Lounge in London Heathrow is functional and practical for Star Alliance flyers departing from Terminal 2A and had a surprise that made me laugh out loud. Lufthansa Lounge London Review (LHR) During my long day in T2,...
Review: SWISS A220-300 Economy Class London – Zurich
While my SWISS Airbus A220-300 flight from London to Zurich was pleasant in one distinct way, the reality is you’re paying a huge premium to fly SWISS out of Heathrow versus a budget carrier from another London airport and...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Economy Class Los Angeles To London
I find that United Airlines offers an above-average experience in longhaul economy, particularly on flights from the West Coast, as I experienced on my Los Angeles to London 787-9 flight in economy class. United Airlines 787-9 Economy Class Review...
Review: EVA Air 777-300ER Business Class Taipei To Chicago
My 13.5-hour journey from Taipei to Chicago on EVA Air on the 777-300ER in “Royal Laurel” business class was very pleasant and the Taiwanese carrier is able to pull off something most carriers cannot: offer what is in many...
Review: EVA Air Infinity Lounge Taipei Review (TPE)
The flagship business class lounge for EVA Air at its Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport hub in Taipei is by no means a bad lounge, but it’s also a disappointment, especially when compared to the phenomenal product offered onboard in...
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Taipei, Where The Garlic Bread Steals The Show
I really enjoyed my visit to the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge in Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and the reason can be summed up in two words: garlic bread. Actually, this lounge has a lot of excellent food and...
Review: Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport is an excellent airport hotel with comfortable rooms and a particularly nice gym, pool, and wellness facilities with very easy access to TPE Airport via shuttle or train. Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport...
Review: EVA Air 777 Business Class Bangkok To Taipei
My 3.5-hour flight from Bangkok to Taipei on an EVA Airways 777 in “Royal Laurel” business class was a smooth and restful ride with excellent service and a delicious dinner. EVA 777 Business Class Review (BKK-TPE) For 87,500 Air...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 “Premium Plus” Premium Economy Class
I flew on United Airlines from Hong Kong to Bangkok in premium economy (what United brands as Premium Plus) on a Boeing 787, a short but pleasant daytime flight. United Airlines 787-9 “Premium Plus” Premium Economy Class Review (HKG-BKK)...
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Hong Kong (HKG)
I’ll just come right out and say that I found the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Lounge in Hong Kong to be very underwhelming and inferior to the United Club, the other Star Alliance Gold Lounge in HKG, but that may...
Review: United Club Hong Kong (HKG)
My visit to the Hong Kong United Club brought back happy memories from decades past and is one of the best United Clubs in the system. United Club Hong Kong Review (HKG) Prior to my flight to Bangkok, I...
Review: United Airlines 777-300ER Polaris Business Class San Francisco To Hong Kong (2026 Vs. 2018)
This is a fun review because I’ll be reviewing the same United Airlines Polaris Business Class cabin on the same aircraft (777-300ER) on the same route (SFO-HKG) with the same flight number (UA869), but eight years after my first...
Review: United Polaris Lounge San Francisco (SFO)
I like to update my United Polaris Lounge reviews every couple of years. Here’s a look at what to expect at United’s San Francisco (SFO) Polaris Lounge. This review will not be as comprehensives as the older ones below...
My First Spirit Airlines Flight: An MD-83 Redeye From Los Angeles To Detroit In 2004
As Spirit Airlines shuts down, I recall my first ever Spirit Airlines flight…a 2004 redeye flight from Los Angeles to Detroit on an MD-80 as a high-schooler. My First Spirit Airlines Flight Review: An MD-83 Redeye From Los Angeles...
